Clinical Commitments
These are the values and principles that guide how I show up in the therapeutic relationship.
Trauma-Informed Care
I recognize that our experiences shape how we understand ourselves, relate to others, and move through the world. I prioritize emotional safety, trust, choice, and collaboration while honoring your pace throughout the therapeutic process.
Collaborative & Person-Centered Care
You are the expert on your own life. Therapy is not about me providing all the answers, but about creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore your own path.
Identity-Affirming Care
Your identity is an important part of your story. I strive to create an affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent individuals, and those exploring questions of identity, belonging, culture, spirituality, and self-understanding.
Harm Reduction & Recovery-Oriented Care
I believe healing does not follow one path. Whether you are exploring substance use, recovery, behavior change, or simply trying to better understand yourself, our work begins with compassion, dignity, and respect for your autonomy.
Social Justice & Liberation-Oriented Practice
Mental health does not exist separately from the world around us. I recognize that experiences of oppression, stigma, discrimination, poverty, and systemic barriers can deeply impact wellbeing. Therapy can be a space to explore these experiences while reconnecting with agency, resilience, and hope.
Therapeutic Frameworks That Influence My Work
Person-Centered Therapy
At the foundation of my work is the belief that you are the expert on your own life. My role is not to “fix” you, but to create a relationship where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you explore your own growth.
Narrative Therapy
The stories we carry about ourselves influence how we understand who we are. Narrative therapy explores the messages, relationships, and systems that have shaped those stories while creating room for new perspectives and possibilities.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS views the mind as consisting of different “parts” that each serve a purpose. By approaching these parts with curiosity and compassion, we can better understand internal conflicts and develop greater self-trust.
Mindfulness & Somatic Approaches
Healing involves both mind and body. Mindfulness and somatic approaches support awareness of emotions, sensations, and patterns within the nervous system, helping us build a deeper connection with ourselves.
Areas of Focus
I am especially interested in supporting individuals navigating:
- Anxiety, depression, and emotional distress
- Trauma and difficult life experiences
- Identity exploration, gender, and sexuality
- Substance use, recovery, and harm reduction
- Self-esteem, shame, and authenticity
- Neurodivergence and self-understanding
- Life transitions, relationships, and questions of meaning
- Spirituality, faith, and experiences of deconstruction or reconstruction
Khristofer Johnsen 